Lesson Plan 2

 

                                   The Importance and Use of Numbers in Everyday Life.

    The next lesson plan that I have chosen to use in my classroom is a Problem- Solving Math lesson. The objective of this lesson is to learn the importance of numbers in our everyday lives, and to provide examples of them. This lesson is said to be appropriate for grades K-5, but I would probably use this in first to third grade classrooms.

     As an anticipatory set, the teacher and students will engage in a discussion about the various ways numbers are utilized every day in our lives. Afterwards, students will walk around the room for about 10 minutes and document examples of numbers used in the classroom. The teacher should guide students to less obvious numbers in the room, such as the number of chairs or the number of windows in the classroom. After the students return to their desks, the teacher should engage in further discussion of the data found, ask various critically thinking questions, and discuss how we rely on numbers everyday.  Afterwards students will draw a picture of a time when they used numbers outside of school. Students are graded on their participation in classroom discussion, behavior and staying on task while looking for examples of numbers, and the pictures drawn of how numbers are used in their daily lives.

     This lesson plan is learner- center and constructivist based. During this lesson the teacher serves as a guide, allowing the students to explore their classroom and engage in a critically thought out discussion instead of lecture. This lesson applies to all kinesthetic, auditory, and visual learners. This is a great lesson that allows students to question and understand why numbers are an important aspect not only in school, but also in everyday life.


You can find this lesson plan at:

http://www.discoveryeducation.com/teachers/free-lesson-plans/problem-solving-math-episode-1.cfm